On May 15, MountainTrue and the NOC are partnering for a river clean-up right in the heart of Avl-town! Our goal is to fill 9 NOC rafts full of all the trash we can get out of the river. High fives for most trash removed by boat. Double high-fives for most tires removed. We'll meet […]
Rhythm & Brews is a free outdoor concert series in Downtown Hendersonville, NC. This season of Rhythm & Brews opens with the eight piece ensemble Major and the Monbacks hailing from Norfolk, VA. The Monbacks feature a lively horn and powerful rhythm section that merges retro 60’s rock and roll with the high energy and […]
The Mills River Partnership (MRP) is pleased to hold its third annual “Mills River Day” on Sunday, May 22nd from 1-5 p.m., at the Mills River Park at 124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC. MountainTrue is on the board of the Mills River Partnership and a major sponsor of the event. This great event […]
Join MountainTrue and the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) for a hemlock treatment workday on Tuesday, May 24th from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. During our previous three workdays, Hemlock Restoration Initiative and MountainTrue volunteers treated over 200 hemlocks along and near the Little River. Hemlock trees are especially important near streams and […]
Join MountainTrue and the Hemlock Restoration Initiative as we treat hemlock trees in Sandy Mush Game Lands on Wednesday, May 25th from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Click here to sign up for this event! Recent spring rains are moistening the soil in preparation for a second day of hemlock treatment along Sandy Mush Creek. We will […]
Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants at Richmond Hill Park. This is the City of Asheville’s only forested park and is home to many special native plant and animal species! We’ll provide all gloves, equipment and instruction needed. Please bring snacks, water, rain jacket and wear long pants, […]
Want to get into the river and make a difference? June 16 is the perfect time to reintroduce yourself to the French Broad, and clean it up along the way. This clean-up is part of our Riverkeeper Beer Series, which is a series of sponsored paddles and cleanups by local breweries and gear-builders. June […]
Help improve the Oklawaha Greenway and have fun doing it. Join us for a satisfying day of removing the plants that choke out the desirable native plants. Have fun and make new friends! Bob Gale has an amazing store of knowledge about native and non-native plants. This is a good project for groups, clubs and […]
French Broad Chocolates, South Slope Businesses, MountainTrue, and Asheville Greenworks Team Up for Our River Asheville, N.C. — French Broad Chocolates is partnering with MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper and Asheville Greenworks to present a special Father’s Day River clean-up. Fathers, mothers and children are all invited to come out on the water and lend a […]
Come learn how you can help prevent sediment from entering the river. Have you ever seen sediment or dirt running off of a construction site? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, and all this sediment will eventually end up in our waterways, polluting aquatic habitats and ecosystems. This class will teach you the proper way […]
